My family spent a fun week camping at my brother’s-swimming in the pool, fishing and tubing on Lake Erie, and visiting Kelly’s Island. My nephew Ben participated in every activity. Because of this, I learned a few simple lessons. Ben took his floatie off in water over his head so he could try swimming to his mom and grandma.
Lesson 1-It’s okay to trust when you’re surrounded by love and protection. He climbed right onto the inner tube in the middle of Lake Erie knowing his Uncle Bob would drive the boat slow so he wouldn’t fall in.
Lesson 2-You don’t have to be afraid when you’re in good hands. Ben fell asleep beside me sitting on the bow of our moving boat.
Lesson 3-You can rest when you know someone is watching over you.
These lessons can apply to all areas of our lives.
Lesson 1-It’s okay to trust when you’re surrounded by love and protection. We don’t have to let the trials of life overtake us. When we’re in over our heads, we can choose to trust God. “God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.” (Psalm 46:1, CSB)
Lesson 2-You don’t have to be afraid when you’re in good hands. There are so many things in this life that can make us afraid. But we are safe with God. “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10, CSB)
Lesson 3-You can rest when you know someone is watching over you. It’s hard to feel peace when troubles pull us down. But we don’t have to face one day alone. “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (Psalm 121:8 NIV) Questions? See a 4 year-old for answers.
Things to do today:
- Learn something new today.
- Read a similar blog called ‘That’s a Promise’ and listen to songs ‘More Than You Think I Am’ and ‘Your Love Defends Me.’